Chore coats

[Graytrain 224,811]

Yeah I definitely wasn't expecting this level amount of fading. It makes me realize a lot of the vintage workwear fades we see are likely caused in part by being worn in the sun and dried in the sun over time. 

[Graytrain 224,811]

Double post 

Edited June 13 by Graytrain

[Flash 247,460]

Love these old memorial jackets 

If I ever got my hands on a lee 44j “ Princeton “ I’d be a happy man 

[CSL 497]

Wonder if anyone will be brave enough to do that to the Ooe jacket?

[Broark 12,105]

Don’t think I’m brave enough to try that, maybe a few years down the road. 

[JohnM 972]

Anyone other than Broark have the Ooe railroad jacket?  Love it but on the fence since I recently picked up the Mister Freedom Mocha Belleville.  

https://www.misterfreedom.com/veste-belleville-mocha-hbt.html

[goodrain 1,024]

they look nothing alike so there is no conflict. go for it!

[Broark 12,105]

I have the indigo Belleville and the fit is kind of strange. I have the 44 and I could probably wear a 42, the sleeves feel really billowy. I have it up for sale and haven’t really gotten any bites. Maybe I’ll get it tailored.

[JohnM 972]

Mister Freedom sizing varies widely. The Belleville runs big. Mine is a 40, yet my MF shirts are XXL, albeit slightly large. 42 in the Mac (which I have) and Mattock (which I don’t).  Belleville does look different from Ooe, but similar layout and weight. 

[buler 728]

MJF9, I have a 30s/40s Super Dux by Hamilton Carhartt. I'd definitely take less than that London shop wants...

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[Duke Mantee 5,425]

^ that’s superb

[MJF9 4,889]

@buler lovely jacket... my jacket wardrobe is full though now thanks mate after recently scoring the Ooe...

If you're serious about selling, you might get some interest here though

[buler 728]

Thanks Duke. The duck cloth on it is so nice.

MJF9, glad your set. It's something I'll sell eventually. Along with lots of other stuff. Just need to find time to do the selling...

 

Ad from 30's

 

 

Edited July 2 by buler

[MJF9 4,889]

Boncoura looking good

 

Edited September 2 by MJF9

[MJF9 4,889]

Looks like Boncoura have a new batch for sale...

@bartlebyyphonics how is yours coming along?

[Broark 12,105]

If I didn't have all these OA chore coats I'd likely grab one...

[MJF9 4,889]

Mate, what happens if you run short though?  Nah, aha I jest... if I didn't have a load of jackets I'd also likely grab one... they are very nice... Bartles bought well...

[Broark 12,105]

@MJF9 with the weather the way it is here I don't think I'll ever have that problem!
Let's see some photos Bartles. 

[bartlebyyphonics 5,936]

25 minutes ago, Broark said:

Let's see some photos Bartles. 

 

40 minutes ago, MJF9 said:

@bartlebyyphonics how is yours coming along?

will oblige soon enough, but it has become, in my closet, the official partner of the tcb 20s which has been off duty for a while, so nothing really to show irl imo iirc...

[Elmer.Richard 165]

Not technically a chore coat, it is a chef's coat. What do you guys think? 

[crocodino 314]

Post O'Alls 1102 ENGINEERS' JACKET - USA

I'm assuming this one is the early model. Very curious which year this came from..

[bartlebyyphonics 5,936]

On 9/2/2020 at 6:10 PM, MJF9 said:

 

@bartlebyyphonics how is yours coming along?

 

On 9/2/2020 at 6:25 PM, Broark said:

Let's see some photos Bartles. 

here ya go...

nothing much fade wise, certainly nothing compared to their IG example... it does respond well to a good old wash though...

 

imo a really well considered piece; smokes most of my other chores in terms of fabric, stitching and pattern / shape - it is a very nuanced garment that is incredibly easy to wear (as both functional and comfortable) ...

Edited September 10 by bartlebyyphonics

[Duke Mantee 5,425]

Lot K470

[MJF9 4,889]

@bartlebyyphonics thanks for the pics... loving the blue washed colour and (what looks like) the inside pocket fading on the right chest. 

Was tempted but have resisted thus far on the usual grounds and the extended house time these days raises the question of why... 

The new size charts show generous measurements still... presumably the same pattern... iirc yours is a smaller tag size than you'd normally wear - is it a 40?  I can't see the weight of the denim online - do you know what it is?  Just curiosity, of course...

[bartlebyyphonics 5,936]

@MJF9 - keep up the resistance...

no paperwork on this, but I reckon in the realm of 10 oz - not heavy...

mine is a 38 ... I had a choice between that and something like a 44 which was immense in terms of arm length etc. 

in lvc I wear 44 jackets no prob, a 4 in orslow jackets, an xl in post overalls (so around 3 tag size smaller than usual! my issue is generally shoulder width, so the raglan construction is what makes it possible [along with extreme arm length and general generous p-2-p width]: note, it is quite short, esp. at the back... a 40 in this model would have been perfect, but perfection is a fleeting thing, best found in embracing what is charming within imperfection)

[Elmer.Richard 165]

This one is interesting.